Palmar Carpal Ligament

Description

Illustration of the palmar carpal ligament

Name

• Palmar Carpal Ligament
• Volar Carpal Ligament
• Ligamentum Palmare Carpi

Etymology

• First described by French urologist Jean Casimir Felix Guyon (1831-1920)

General

• Located in the distal forearm
• Fibrous structure which forms the roof of Guyons Canal

Gross Anatomy

• Proximally, continues with the deep fascia of the forearm
• Attaches to the pisiform, pisiform ligamentous complex, triquetrum
• Also has an attachment to the flexor retinaculum over the hamate
• Superficial to the tendon of palmaris longus, flexor retinaculum
• Laterally/ radially attached to the anterior border of the radius

Function

• Contributes to supporting the contents of Guyon's canal

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Clinical Significance

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Guyon Canal Syndrome

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See Also

• Wrist Pain Main
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Wrist Anatomy Main

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